Question 1

Atmospheric gases that absorb energy radiated from the earth,decreasing its release into space are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  condensibles. 
B)  organic gases. 
C)  greenhouse gases. 
D)  effluents. 
A)  condensibles. 
B)  organic gases. 
C)  greenhouse gases. 
D)  effluents. C

Question 2

Disease caused by industrial pollution is far more significant than disease caused by older,non-industrial forms of pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The Environmental Protection Agency:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a legislative branch regulatory agency. 
B)  was created in 1990 to consolidate environmental programs scattered throughout the federal government. 
C)  writes detailed,specific rules needed to make environmental laws work. 
D)  cannot enforce rules directly on corporations. 
A)  is a legislative branch regulatory agency. 
B)  was created in 1990 to consolidate environmental programs scattered throughout the federal government. 
C)  writes detailed,specific rules needed to make environmental laws work. 
D)  cannot enforce rules directly on corporations. C

Question 4

Acid rain is caused primarily by two air pollutants,carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The theory of _____ valued nature primarily as a commodity to be used in wealth-creating activity that increased the vigor,welfare,and comfort of society.

Accepted Answer

A)  capitalism 
B)  socialism 
C)  altruism 
D)  utilitarianism 
A)  capitalism 
B)  socialism 
C)  altruism 
D)  utilitarianism

Question 6

The theory that rejects human domination of nature and holds that humans have only equal rights with other species,not superior rights,is the theory of:

Accepted Answer

A)  agrarianism. 
B)  existentialism. 
C)  deep ecology. 
D)  land ethic. 
A)  agrarianism. 
B)  existentialism. 
C)  deep ecology. 
D)  land ethic.

Question 7

What is an ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

An ecosystem is an animated,in

Question 8

How is indoor air pollution caused?

Accepted Answer

Indoor air in developed nations contains

Question 9

_____ is formed in the air by chemical reactions between nitrogen dioxide and volatile organic compounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  Methane 
B)  Ozone 
C)  Benzene 
D)  Ammonia 
A)  Methane 
B)  Ozone 
C)  Benzene 
D)  Ammonia

Question 10

The theory that humans are separate from nature because they have the power of reason and,unlike plants and animals,have souls is known as the theory of:

Accepted Answer

A)  dualism. 
B)  atomism. 
C)  emergentism. 
D)  humanism. 
A)  dualism. 
B)  atomism. 
C)  emergentism. 
D)  humanism.

Question 11

One of the dangerous indoor air pollutants is ____,an inert,colorless,odorless,radioactive gas found in soil and rock formations.

Accepted Answer

A)  ozone 
B)  chlorofluorocarbon 
C)  methane 
D)  radon 
A)  ozone 
B)  chlorofluorocarbon 
C)  methane 
D)  radon

Question 12

The belief that history is a narrative of improvement in which humanity moves from lower to higher levels of perfection is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  capitalism. 
B)  speciesism. 
C)  progress. 
D)  sustainable development. 
A)  capitalism. 
B)  speciesism. 
C)  progress. 
D)  sustainable development.

Question 13

Explain the environmental Kuznets curve.Discuss the factors that explain it.What are the factors that underlie pollution reductions?

Accepted Answer

The environmental Kuznets curve is an in

Question 14

A discrete source of discharge such as a factory,mine,ship,or pipeline is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  area source. 
B)  line source. 
C)  volume source. 
D)  point source. 
A)  area source. 
B)  line source. 
C)  volume source. 
D)  point source.

Question 15

Discuss greenhouse gases and their effects.What is the Kyoto Protocol?

Accepted Answer

The Industrial Revolution led to rising

Question 16

According to the theory of land ethic,humans are part of an ethical community that includes not only other human beings but all elements of the natural environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following,released by industrial activity and combustion,is composed of small fragments suspended in the air?

Accepted Answer

A)  Methane 
B)  Particulate matter 
C)  Volatile organic compounds 
D)  Toluene 
A)  Methane 
B)  Particulate matter 
C)  Volatile organic compounds 
D)  Toluene

Question 18

The primary air quality statute in the United States is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Air (Prevention and control of Pollution)Act. 
B)  Air Quality Act. 
C)  National Environmental Policy Act. 
D)  Clean Air Act. 
A)  Air (Prevention and control of Pollution)Act. 
B)  Air Quality Act. 
C)  National Environmental Policy Act. 
D)  Clean Air Act.

Question 19

The National Pollution Discharge Elimination System is the permit system used to regulate:

Accepted Answer

A)  emission of criteria pollutants. 
B)  emission of hazardous air pollutants. 
C)  industrial effluents from point sources. 
D)  industrial effluents from nonpoint sources. 
A)  emission of criteria pollutants. 
B)  emission of hazardous air pollutants. 
C)  industrial effluents from point sources. 
D)  industrial effluents from nonpoint sources.

Question 20

Emissions of manufactured gases containing chlorine and bromine,when released into the ____,persist and eventually rise into the ____,they are converted by chemical reactions into more reactive gases that destroy ozone.

Accepted Answer

A)  lower atmosphere;stratosphere 
B)  higher atmosphere;troposphere 
C)  lower atmosphere;mesosphere 
D)  higher atmosphere;mesosphere 
A)  lower atmosphere;stratosphere 
B)  higher atmosphere;troposphere 
C)  lower atmosphere;mesosphere 
D)  higher atmosphere;mesosphere

Atmospheric gases that absorb energy radiated from the earth,decreasing its release into space are known as:

Disease caused by industrial pollution is far more significant than disease caused by older,non-industrial forms of pollution.

The Environmental Protection Agency:

Acid rain is caused primarily by two air pollutants,carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide.

The theory of _____ valued nature primarily as a commodity to be used in wealth-creating activity that increased the vigor,welfare,and comfort of society.

The theory that rejects human domination of nature and holds that humans have only equal rights with other species,not superior rights,is the theory of:

What is an ecosystem?

How is indoor air pollution caused?

_____ is formed in the air by chemical reactions between nitrogen dioxide and volatile organic compounds.

The theory that humans are separate from nature because they have the power of reason and,unlike plants and animals,have souls is known as the theory of:

One of the dangerous indoor air pollutants is ____,an inert,colorless,odorless,radioactive gas found in soil and rock formations.

The belief that history is a narrative of improvement in which humanity moves from lower to higher levels of perfection is known as:

Explain the environmental Kuznets curve.Discuss the factors that explain it.What are the factors that underlie pollution reductions?

A discrete source of discharge such as a factory,mine,ship,or pipeline is known as a(n):

Discuss greenhouse gases and their effects.What is the Kyoto Protocol?

According to the theory of land ethic,humans are part of an ethical community that includes not only other human beings but all elements of the natural environment.

Which of the following,released by industrial activity and combustion,is composed of small fragments suspended in the air?

The primary air quality statute in the United States is the:

The National Pollution Discharge Elimination System is the permit system used to regulate:

Emissions of manufactured gases containing chlorine and bromine,when released into the ,persist and eventually rise into the ,they are converted by chemical reactions into more reactive gases that destroy ozone.

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Exam 13: Industrial Pollution and Environmental Regulation

Atmospheric gases that absorb energy radiated from the earth,decreasing its release into space are known as:

Disease caused by industrial pollution is far more significant than disease caused by older,non-industrial forms of pollution.

The Environmental Protection Agency:

Acid rain is caused primarily by two air pollutants,carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide.

The theory of _____ valued nature primarily as a commodity to be used in wealth-creating activity that increased the vigor,welfare,and comfort of society.

The theory that rejects human domination of nature and holds that humans have only equal rights with other species,not superior rights,is the theory of:

What is an ecosystem?

How is indoor air pollution caused?

_____ is formed in the air by chemical reactions between nitrogen dioxide and volatile organic compounds.

The theory that humans are separate from nature because they have the power of reason and,unlike plants and animals,have souls is known as the theory of:

One of the dangerous indoor air pollutants is ____,an inert,colorless,odorless,radioactive gas found in soil and rock formations.

The belief that history is a narrative of improvement in which humanity moves from lower to higher levels of perfection is known as:

Explain the environmental Kuznets curve.Discuss the factors that explain it.What are the factors that underlie pollution reductions?

A discrete source of discharge such as a factory,mine,ship,or pipeline is known as a(n):

Discuss greenhouse gases and their effects.What is the Kyoto Protocol?

According to the theory of land ethic,humans are part of an ethical community that includes not only other human beings but all elements of the natural environment.

Which of the following,released by industrial activity and combustion,is composed of small fragments suspended in the air?

The primary air quality statute in the United States is the:

The National Pollution Discharge Elimination System is the permit system used to regulate:

Emissions of manufactured gases containing chlorine and bromine,when released into the ____,persist and eventually rise into the ____,they are converted by chemical reactions into more reactive gases that destroy ozone.

The Study of Business, Government, and Society

The Dynamic Environment

Business Power

Critics of Business

Corporate Social Responsibility

Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility

Business Ethics

Making Ethical Decisions in Business

Business in Politics

Regulating Business

Multinational Corporations

Globalization, Trade, and Corruption

Managing Environmental Quality

Consumerism

The Changing Workplace

Civil Rights, Women, and Diversity

Corporate Governance

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Emissions of manufactured gases containing chlorine and bromine,when released into the ,persist and eventually rise into the ,they are converted by chemical reactions into more reactive gases that destroy ozone.